Solved: Windows 10 Update KB4457136 fails to install on some PCs

Windows 10 update KB4343909 and KB4343897 stuck during download at 0% or 99% or windows update completely failed to install, it might be that something went wrong with the file itself. Clearing the folder where all of the update files are stored will force Windows Update to download fresh files.

Microsoft Recently released KB4457136 Update (OS build 16299.697) for Windows 10 fall creators update to fix bugs, but it appears to be causing headaches for users. KB4458469 for Windows 10 version 1803 broked some PCs, and it appears that the Cumulative update KB4457136 for Fall Creators Update version 1709 also fails to install.

Cumulative update for windows 10 version 1709 for x64 based system failed to install

Several users in Microsoft community forum said that the KB4457136 fails to install. It is worth noting that only a small number of users are experiencing such issues and Microsoft hasn’t yet acknowledged the installation problems.

Cumulative update for windows 10 version 1709 for x64 based system failed to install

How to fix Windows 10 update installation issues

If Windows 10 update KB4458469 and KB4457136 stuck during download at 0% or 99% or completely failed to install, it might be that something went wrong with the file itself. Clearing the folder where all of the update files are stored will force Windows Update to download fresh files.

Clear Windows Update Files

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To do this Type services.msc on start menu search and hit the enter key. Then look for windows update service, right click on it and select stop. Do the same with its related service BITS ( Background Intelligent Transfer Service )

Go to the following location.

C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download

Clear Windows Update Files

Delete everything in the folder, but do not delete the folder itself. To do so, press CTRL + A to select everything and then press Delete to remove the files. Again open windows services and restart the services ( windows update, BITS ) which you previously stopped.

Run Windows Update troubleshooter

After clear old, buggy update files, Run the windows update troubleshooter from Settings ( Windows + I ) -> Update & security -> select troubleshoot -> windows update and run the Troubleshooter to check and fix if any problem prevents windows update to download and install. After running the troubleshooter Simply restart windows and check for updates from settings -> Update & security -> windows update and check for updates.

Run Windows 10 Update Troubleshooter

Disable Security software & perform clean boot.

Also, Disable Any security software or antivirus protection ( if installed ), search for updates, install the available updates and then turn on your antivirus protection.

Clean booting your computer may also help. If any third party software causing confliction to download & install windows updates. Here’s how to do this:

Go to the search box > type msconfig

Select System Configuration > go toServices tab

Select Hide all Microsoft services > Disable all

Hide all Microsoft services

Go to Startup tab > Open Task Manager > Disable all the unnecessary services running there. Restart your computer and check for updates, hope this time windows updates download and install without any error.

Or you can manually download and install these updates from Microsoft catalog blog to do this first note down the latest KB number.

Now use Windows Update Catalog Website to search for the update specified by the KB number you noted down. Download the update depending on if your machine is 32-bit = x86 or 64-bit=x64.

That’s all after installing the updates simply restart the computer to apply the changes. Also If you are getting windows update stuck while upgrade process simply use official media creation tool to upgrade windows 10 version 1803 without any error or problem.